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Victoria council candidate calls for postponement of byelection amidst COVID-19 concerns

Victoria council candidate calls for postponement of byelection amidst COVID-19 concerns

Stephen Andrew says April 4 byelection should be postponed
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce warns of economic consequences from COVID-19

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce warns of economic consequences from COVID-19

Chamber suspends networking, meetings and programming events for foreseeable future
Annual Souper Bowls for Hope event postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Annual Souper Bowls for Hope event postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Fundraiser will be postponed until the fall
Ministry of Transportation contracts workers to plant invasive ivy

Ministry of Transportation contracts workers to plant invasive ivy

English ivy was replanted during the Douglas bus lane project
BC Ferries cuts back service, closes Pacific Buffet to avoid spread of illness

BC Ferries cuts back service, closes Pacific Buffet to avoid spread of illness

Sailings to still run on odd hours as usual
Hazardous dumping costs Metchosin about $5,000 to clear

Hazardous dumping costs Metchosin about $5,000 to clear

Dumped building material tests positive for asbestos
Test comes back negative for potential COVID-19 case at Glenlyon Norfolk School

Test comes back negative for potential COVID-19 case at Glenlyon Norfolk School

Both campuses closed early ahead of spring break as a precaution
Mann Avenue closed after large tree falls on power lines

Mann Avenue closed after large tree falls on power lines

Traffic is impacted in the area
Strong winds hit South Island leaving almost 6,000 without power

Strong winds hit South Island leaving almost 6,000 without power

More gusts up to 90 km/hr can be expected through Saturday, Environment Canada says
Camosun College’s new marine simulator to offer immersive training

Camosun College’s new marine simulator to offer immersive training

Industry partnership initiative expected to boost local marine industry